Key spy power on verge of lapsing after Trump appoints controversial intel chief

Washington — Democrats have accused President Trump of throwing a grenade into negotiations to renew a key spy authority — known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — set to expire Friday.  Members of Congress in both parties have been critical of Mr. Trump’s decision to appoint housing regulator Bill Pulte as

DOJ finds EEOC violated law by pressuring employers to make race-based decisions

Washington — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of violating federal civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions. A new legal opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel claimed that “disparate impact” — a legal theory of discrimination that

Treasury Department Guidance Restricting Green Credits Struck Down by Judge

A drone view shows solar panels as they stand on sandy soil located on Dave Duttlinger’s farmland that he leased to Dunns Bridge Solar LLC in Wheatfield, Ind., on April 5, 2024. Jim Vondruska/Reuters A U.S. judge has struck down a Trump administration ‌policy implemented last year that made it harder for wind and solar

Rep. Derek Tran to Face Republican Chuong Vo in California Battleground District

An “I Voted” sign points to a Vote Center in Los Angeles on June 1, 2026. Mario Tama/Getty Images Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Derek Tran will face Republican challenger Chuong Vo in the November election for California’s 45th Congressional District. Vo came second in the primary, topping a field of five Republicans. The Associated Press

First Lady Melania Trump Honors America’s Next Generation of Top AI Talent at Historic Presidential AI Challenge Awards Ceremony

Office of the First Lady “Today is about opening doors,” said First Lady Melania Trump. “When new doors open, passions flow, courage blossoms, and dreams are realized. AI inspires.” Mrs. Trump awarded America’s six student National Champion Teams at the White House today during the first Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Awards Ceremony. The